COMPARISON MICROSCOPE

WHEN BALLISTICS EXPERTISEMEETS MICROSCOPE SUPERIORITY

WHAT IS IBIS?

IBIS links firearm-related crimes by matching bullets or cartridge cases fired from the same firearm.

IBIS digitally captures the unique microscopic markings found on fired bullets and cartridge cases.

A numerical signature is extracted from each significant region of interest.

The signatures are automatically compared in order to find matching candidates on the IBIS network.

The most likely matches are ranked for visual comparison by firearm examiners.

The experts focus their efforts on the confirmation of potential matches.

IBIS data and potential matches contribute to actionable information for developing investigative leads.

The Projectina VisionX is the first and only comparison microscope that integrates with IBIS® (Integrated Ballistic Identification System), making it the most powerful and effective ballistics analysis and confirmation tool in the industry.

And with years of superior optical expertise behind its design, VisionX provides unprecedented comfort and clarity — a difference you can feel as well as see.

FULL CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPSReal-time, intuitive controls provide motorized stage movements in three planes (X/Y/Z), allowing for synchronized or separate movements. Motorized magnification changes and objective turret rotation are completely synchronized and precisely matched, providing effortless viewing with a variety of different image views.

SUPERIOR OPTICSProjectina’s exceptional optical design provides unequaled visual accuracy, with razor-sharp images at 1.3x to 243x magnification. Apochromatically corrected with adjustable apertures, the objectives were designed with superior viewing in mind. Each objective provides three fixed and precisely matched magnification levels, for optimum reproducibility at the touch of a button.

REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN

ERGONOMICS & COMFORTThe examiner's comfort and workflow were the driving considerations behind the innovative static comparison bridge. The binoculars are positioned at a 30-degree viewing angle, which studies have shown to be the optimum ergonomic angle. The examiner can then comfortably adjust the binoculars to the desired height. Height positioning is motorized and can be automatically preset so examiners of different heights can quickly change places.

FLEXIBLE ACCESSORIES & SUPERIOR LIGHTING Evidence handling is easier and more flexible than ever before with supports allowing for 360 degrees of rotation and the tilting of evidence of virtually any size. The examiner can use the full ring light or select any segment to simulate side lighting, while maintaining synchronized, consistent viewing on both sides with the push of a button, removing the guesswork and struggle for optimal positioning.

UNPRECEDENTED WORKING DISTANCEWith its revolutionary design, VisionX boasts the industry’s largest working distance of up to 233 mm (9.2 in), allowing it to accommodate larger pieces of evidence and provide a larger field of view. Freeing up the examination workspace also allows for more flexibility in the positioning of evidence and light sources, enabling the examiner to notice details that could be missed when using other microscopes.

Revolutionary static comparison bridge, with advanced optical module for clear, simultaneous viewing through the binoculars or on-screen with the live camera

Flexible lighting placement options to meet any viewing preference

Ring light provides synchronized, reproducible lighting and multiple segment lighting options

Motorized stages with 50 mm (2 in.) of X/Y movement and a height adjustment of up to 146 mm (5.8 in.)

Centralized lighting console controls a variety of lighting options

Synchronized, three-step

magnification changers provide

optical 1.3x to 243x magnification

Parfocal and parcentric objectives operate without the need to refocus or recenter over the

entire range of magnification

ULTIMATE COMFORT

Innovative binocular design with motorized height adjustment and constant 30-degree viewing angle for optimum comfort for examiners of any height

Frame design for superior stability while delivering a clean, uncluttered work area

Stage adapters provide quick and

easy swapping of accessories to

accommodate almost any evidence size

and position

Unprecedented working distance of 95-233 mm (3.7-9.2 in.) makes it easier to position lighting and handle larger pieces of evidence

COMPLETE CLARITY

EFFORTLESS CONTROL

Joysticks for real-time, intuitive, and user-friendly synchronized stage movements

Quick and easy access to user presets for one-touch binocular height adjustment specific to each examiner

One-touch, synchronized magnification changes

Viewing options for Full Left, Full Right, Transparent Overlay and Adjustable Split with smooth scrolling dividing line for sliding across parallel regions of interest

Separate jog wheels for coarse, fine and super-fine focus adjustment, ideally located to minimize hand-over-wrist movements and

increase the examiner’s comfort

VISIONX FOR TOOLMARKSExamining toolmarks has never been easier or more flexible. With up to 233 mm of free working distance, the VisionX can accommodate larger pieces of evidence in their entirety, saving time and minimizing the risks associated with modifying evidence so it can fit on the microscope.

Desired lighting for virtually any type or size of toolmark, including incident, oblique and grazing illumination is easy to achieve thanks to multiple mounting possibilities and LED ringlight, spotlight and fluorescent-style lighting options.

Accessories such as plasticine mounts of varied sizes, iris clamps, grip holders and a tilting stage ensure examiners are well equipped to mount even the largest, or most difficult and deformed item.

MULTIPLE LIGHTING OPTIONS FOR OPTIMAL VIEWING

LED RING LIGHTThe LED ring light allows for full ring, partial and segment illumination, providing fully reproducible lighting on both stages and identical viewing conditions.

HIGH-POWER SPOTLIGHTFlexible arms and multiple rods make it possible to position the high-power LED spotlight at almost any angle.

FLUORESCENT-STYLE LEDAn innovative shadow-free, warm LED light provides long-lasting, fluorescent-style lighting ideal for viewing toolmarks.

The true test of any microscope goes beyond ergonomics and accessories. Lighting and the ability to clearly view and measure fine marks and minute traces are paramount. The VisionX comparison microscope includes a flexible, state-of-the-art illumination system that eliminates unwanted reflections and allows for the easy and consistent lighting of objects, regardless of shape, size, surface, and structure. Several lighting options and accessories are available.

Diffusers, polarizers, and filters are also available in order to customize any of these lighting options to the examiner’s preferences and applications.

ASSORTED SIZE CARTRIDGE CASE HOLDERSAssorted size brush mount cartridge case holder set for pristine or deformed cartridge cases

BULLET HOLDER Universal bullet holder for 360° bullet rotation of pristine or damaged bullets

CLAMP HOLDERUniversal grip clamp for deformed, large or oddly shaped items

BALL-MOUNTED ROTATING/ TILTING STAGERotating and tilting ball-mounted platform for larger objects and toolmarks

UNIVERSAL HOLDERUniversal iris holder for viewing smaller objects at any angle

PLASTICINE SUPPORTPlasticine support for mounting deformed, small or oddly shaped items

FLEXIBLE, PRECISE & INNOVATIVE ACCESSORIES

FOR BALLISTIC AND TOOLMARK EVIDENCE HANDLING

MOTORIZED WORKBENCH Fully motorized, with an approximate height range adjustment of 35 cm (13 in.), the VisionX adjustable workbench completes the design for full ergonomic comfort. A small panel that slides out from under the tabletop controls bench height at the touch of a button. Examiners can also easily save their height preferences with automatic presets.

TABLETOP: 160 cm x 70 cm (63 in x 27 in)MINIMUM HEIGHT: 68 cm (27 in)MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 102 cm (40 in)

While traditional comparison microscope software is designed to provide the tools required for report creation and image management, the VisionX software goes a step further, giving the examiner complete microscope control directly from the workstation. This intuitive and user-friendly software includes all the functions an examiner is accustomed to, with additional modules and viewing options to enhance and streamline the examination process.

INTUITIVE DESIGN WITH MICROSCOPE CONTROLVisionX’s fully motorized stages and magnification changers can be controlled directly from the software using intuitive and user-friendly controls, giving the examiner the ability to make quick changes to images prior to capture without having to go back and forth from the workstation to the binoculars, saving time and effort. Lighting and focus can be adjusted, and, with a single click, the auto-focus feature controls the microscope and finds the optimum focal point.

FULL SUITE OF ANALYSIS TOOLSAnnotations and text can be easily applied to images for reporting, printing, and filing purposes. As well, the Measurement module provides values that can be validated by international standards, including NIST traceable standards.

REMOTE COLLABORATIONWith its robust software suite and fully motorized microscope controls, VisionX allows for unprecedented collaboration among examiners. In essence, an examiner at location A can assist an examiner at location B, by inviting them to view or take control of their screen and microscope functions. Doing so facilitates peer reviews and the viewing of hits across jurisdictions—saving costs, and reducing the time required to confirm or dismiss potential matches. This cooperative environment can accelerate the lead-generation process and increase collaboration across borders.

The ability to collaborate remotely can also enhance training. Imagine a trainer based in one location being able to take control of a student's microscope hundreds of miles away. Lower training costs mean more coaching opportunities, faster learning and more highly trained staff. High-speed network connectivity between sites or Internet access is necessary.

CONNECT COLLABORATE

EXTENDED DEPTH OF FOCUSThe Extended Depth of Focus module is a unique way of viewing an all-in-focus 3D image. The examiner simply maps the upper and lower limits of the desired area to capture, and the software does the rest. The result is a 3D image that can be tilted and rotated and can provide more visual detail than provided by an image in simple 2D.

IBIS INTEGRATION – CONFIRM AN IBIS HITThe only microscope that integrates with IBIS, the VisionX allows firearm examiners to reference IBIS potential hit lists from the same user interface. The examiner has access to the same IBIS hit analysis feature set available on an IBIS® MATCHPOINT™, but without the need for a separate workstation. Examiners can quickly and easily find their starting point and region of interest from the IBIS images and replicate the angle and region via the microscope, reducing the time and effort needed to confirm a hit.

CONFIRM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOBJECTIVE MAGNIFICATION

WITH 10x/22 EYEPIECEFOV(mm)

WORKING DISTANCE(mm)

0.13x

1.3 169

2332.3 94

4.2 52

0.6x

6 36

11610.8 20

19.4 11

3.2x

32 6.9

12057.6 3.8

104 2.1

7.5x

75 2.9

95135 1.6

243 0.9

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